PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boris Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Lebaron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Becker comes to the cage accompanied by Justus Köhncke - Timecode. The crowd seem to be enjoying Lebaron's choice of entrance music: Lonely Island (Ft. Akon) - I Just Had Sex. Daniel Lebaron will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Becker
vs
Lebaron

187 cm
23
194 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

200 cm
25
202 lbs
7 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Becker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Lebaron!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Becker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lebaron.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lebaron looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Becker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lebaron wants to clinch.
Becker keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Lebaron, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Becker drives through and clinches with Lebaron against the cage.
Becker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lebaron just stands there and leans against the cage.

Lebaron's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker shoots and misses
and Lebaron connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Becker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Becker shoots for a double leg takedown but Lebaron sprawls well. He's pushed Becker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lebaron scores with a leg kick.
Lebaron stuffs the takedown attempt from Becker. Becker gets slowly back to his feet.
Becker tries for a takedown but Lebaron circles away easily
and Lebaron counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lebaron lands with a hook. Becker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

It looks like Boris Becker has been cut.
Becker shoots in for a double leg but Lebaron sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lebaron swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Becker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Lebaron counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lebaron.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Becker has Lebaron pressed against the cage, preventing Lebaron from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Becker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lebaron is defending well.

Lebaron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lebaron scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Lebaron has managed to clinch.
Becker blocking some punches.
Lebaron lands an uppercut.

Becker breaks from the clinch.
Becker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Becker closes the distance and clinches up with Lebaron, looking for a takedown. Becker pushes Lebaron against the cage but Lebaron circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Lebaron coming out on top.
Becker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lebaron sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Becker somewhat.
Lebaron connects with a right hand. Becker shakes it off.
Lebaron plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Lebaron has closed the distance and engaged Becker in a clinch.
Lebaron gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Becker.
Lebaron lands a right hand.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Becker. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

Lebaron's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lebaron.
Nice sprawl there from Lebaron as Becker shoots in.
Lebaron has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Becker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lebaron counters with a right hand to the body.
Becker is breathing heavily.

Lebaron drives through and clinches with Becker against the cage.
Lebaron's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Becker has Lebaron pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lebaron manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Lebaron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lebaron throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Lebaron has Becker up against the cage in a clinch.
Lebaron struggles to land a body shot inside as Becker controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Lebaron dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boris Becker's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Lebaron fails to land with a series of punches.

Becker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Becker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Becker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Becker fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lebaron is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lebaron wants to control but Becker postures up.
Lebaron tries to escape but Becker is in control.

Becker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lebaron has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Becker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lebaron, who protects the arm well.
Becker lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lebaron tries to buck Becker off but Becker is having none of it.
Lebaron managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Becker.
Lebaron is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lebaron manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Becker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Lebaron postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Becker to stand up.
Horrible takedown by Becker or perhaps it was just good defense by Lebaron which made him look bad.
Some wild striking there from Lebaron.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lebaron darts in and clinches Becker up against the cage.
Lebaron gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Becker.
Lebaron lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Becker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lebaron fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Becker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Becker tries to clinch up but Lebaron circles away and keeps his distance.
Becker checks a leg kick.
Daniel Lebaron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebaron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lebaron lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Becker tries for a takedown but Lebaron sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Lebaron.
Becker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lebaron is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lebaron misses with a kick to the body.

Lebaron clinches with his opponent.
Lebaron gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Lebaron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Becker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lebaron pinned against the cage. Lebaron gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lebaron bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lebaron moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Daniel Lebaron seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lebaron throws a sloppy head kick and Becker moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Becker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Becker closes the distance and clinches up with Lebaron, looking for a takedown. Becker pushes Lebaron against the cage but Lebaron circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Lebaron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Boris Becker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lebaron.
Good leg kick by Lebaron there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lebaron throws a shot to the body.
Lebaron feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beckers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Becker.
Lebaron stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lebaron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Becker shoots for a double leg takedown but Lebaron sprawls well. He's pushed Becker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Becker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boris Becker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebaron goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Lebaron moves into range and clinches up with Becker.

Lebaron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Becker shoots in looking for a takedown. Lebaron tries to sprawl out of it but Becker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lebaron manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Becker. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lebaron rushes Becker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lebaron lands a right hand that snaps the head of Becker backwards.
Lebaron lands a damaging elbow.

Lebaron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Lebaron.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lebaron bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

Lebaron has Becker up against the cage in a clinch.

Becker tightens his grip and picks Lebaron up, before dumping him to the ground. Lebaron manages to land in guard.

Lebaron pushes Becker off and scrambles back to his feet.
Becker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lebaron counters with a three punch combo that has Becker backing up. Becker nods at Lebaron to acknowledge the strikes.

Lebaron has managed to clinch.
Lebaron gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Becker.
Daniel Lebaron seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lebaron stops a takedown attempt from Becker.
Lebaron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebaron has Becker pushed against the cage.
A short right from Lebaron on the inside.

Lebaron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Becker shoots for a double leg takedown but Lebaron sprawls well. He's pushed Becker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lebaron throws a nice head kick!

Boris Becker's cut is getting worse.
Becker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lebaron sprawls well. Lebaron wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Becker gets slowly back to his feet.
Lebaron swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lebaron wants to clinch

and Becker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Becker throwing strikes from guard but Lebaron blocks nicely.

Lebaron scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lebaron waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Becker.
Boris Becker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel Lebaron is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lebaron stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lebaron wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lebaron sizes up Becker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lebaron. That's going to slow Becker down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Lebaron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lebaron winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge William Gold scores the fight for Daniel Lebaron!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Daniel Lebaron!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Daniel Lebaron!

Daniel Lebaron wins by unanimous decision!
Daniel Lebaron very nearly forgot to thank Bloodsport Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.